Zoë Douglas
Inspired by the minimalist movement, Zoë explores themes of absurdity, pointlessness and repetition. ‘2614’, a ball of twine tied continuously into obsessive, repetitive, hand tied knots, demonstrates a seemingly pointless act which appears to be more about the process than the final result. And here we are left to question: “Repetition plays an important part and this means it never has to end-but should it?”.
You can find more of Zoë’s work on her website or Instagram.
Manon Steyaert
London-based French-British artist Manon Steyaert adopts an intuitive and process-driven practice using silicone. Steyaert drapes and folds silicone over structural supports as if it were fabric, transforming the medium and defying conventional distinctions between painting and sculpture. With meticulous attention to colour and form, Steyaert achieves a captivating interplay of movement and abstraction, resulting in works that exude simplicity and meditative depth—a true embodiment of contemporary minimalism.
You can find more of Manon’s work on her website and Instagram.
Marilina Marchica
Marilina is an Italian-based artist known for creating stunning minimalist paintings. Using a soft mix of marble paste, paper, collage, jute, oils and enamels, Marilina reduces landscapes to an empty yet familiar space which allows the viewer to project their own thoughts and feelings on to it. Although appearing quite empty, ‘landscape’ manages to create the idea of a land full of life in a minimalist way. The viewer is able to create their own interpretation and project their own thoughts.
You can find more of Marilinas work on her website or Instagram.
Bertrand Fompeyrine
Embracing the minimalist ethos by crafting ‘shaped pieces’ from rescued materials, Parisian and Mexican based artist Bertrand Fompeyrine uses materials like sand and polystyrene waste, blurring the boundary between nature and artifice. He defies gravity through his work, creating an illusion of weightiness in pieces that are surprisingly light. This minimalist approach characterized by selectivity, illusion, and earthy tones, beautifully captures the essence of Bertrand’s belief that “creation is both born from encounter and constraint”.
You can find more of Bertrand’s work on their website and Instagram.
Jacob Talkowski
Norfolk-based sculptor Jacob Talkowski references minimal art practices through his work to tackle coastality issues such as classism, youth culture, forgotten places and various masculinities. Being raised on the edge of both land and socioeconomic systems, Talkowski finds symbolism in the recurring motif of takeaway containers, reflecting his identity as a working-class artist on the fringes. Jacob states: “I want my work to have the speed of a meme, the flow of a poem, and the longevity of a fable.”
You can find more of Jacob’s work on his RCA profile and Instagram.
Ilaria Arpino
Being an artist working in multiple mediums, Ilaria Arpino contemplates the everyday life of perfectly normal people. The context of their story or settings is transcended by human emotions and feelings. ‘The Dreamer’, which is a bronze sculpture, is a part of her ‘Body&Soul’ series. This abstract-figurative sculpture is made up of the body and soul, which interlock harmoniously. The body is reduced to its most minimal, simplest form.
You can find more of Ilaria’s work on her website and Instagram.
Yeon Hwa Sung (Nara)
Using traditional eastern materials and techniques, South-Korean artist Yeon Hwa Sung uses hanji (handmade Korean paper) blended with acrylic paint and coffee to create soft palettes of grid-like paintings. The tranquility of her minimal works bodes herself to the likes of Agnes Martin. Sung says: “My work is an abstract reflection of my emotions, stories, and memories; images of myself as a child scribbling, the leaves changing through the seasons, or the gentle sound of the rain.”
You can find more of Yeon Hwa Sung’s work on her Artsy and Instagram.
Nikodem Szpunar
Warsaw-based designer Nikodem Szpunar makes mesmerising canvases using acrylic paint. Employing sweeping, tunnel-like strokes, he achieves abstract simplicity characterized by his distinctive technique and visual identity reminiscent of the artistry seen in Franz West’s sculptures. Nikodem’s painterly dedication to form and colour exploration positions him as a compelling contemporary minimalist, offering a fresh and thrilling perspective within the contemporary minimalist art landscape.
You can find more of Nikodem’s work on his Instagram.
Genevieve Chua
Genevieve Chua is a painter who works primarily through abstraction, but in a way which mirrors a lot of minimalist values. The piece ‘Bright Stack’ is a part of the ‘Edge Control’ series, which navigates ways to think about the diagram, the edge, the margin, surface tension and limits, syntax, and glitch. All the works exist separately but in the same space.
You can find more of Genevieve’s work on their website and Instagram.
Karolina Skórka
Self-taught polish artist and freelance illustrator Karolina Skórka uses her illustrations to celebrate the beauty of everyday routines and life’s ‘little things’. Infusing her palette with soothing neutrals and rich browns, Karolina draws inspiration from the intricate facets of fashion and interior elements. Her artistry harmonizes with the ethos of minimalism, embracing a stripped-down aesthetic that places emphasis on the refined interplay of colour and design.
You can find more of Karolina’s work on her Instagram and her profile at The Crafted Prints.
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Bethan Jayne Goddard
